Summary:
The city of Auburndale, Florida is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools are part of the Polk school district, which has faced challenges in providing high-quality education across the region.
Among the Auburndale elementary schools, Berkley Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best in Florida. Berkley boasts significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, with 84% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 92% proficient in math - far exceeding the 49% and 55% district and state averages, respectively. Berkley also has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.2% compared to the other Auburndale schools, which range from 39.8% to 49.5%.
In contrast, the other 4 elementary schools in Auburndale - Lena Vista, Walter Caldwell, Clarence Boswell, and Auburndale Central - generally underperform compared to state averages, with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and serving more economically disadvantaged student populations. Addressing these disparities should be a priority for the Polk school district.
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